Category: Real Life Stories
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The Promise I Made to Myself
debbie
The Promise I Made to Myself (And Why Every Woman Should Make One Too)There’s something sacred about a promise.Not the kind we make to other people-the kind we make to ourselves. The kind that lives quietlyinside us, waiting for us to listen.Recently, I wrote down five long-term goals. Not bucket list fantasies or Pinterest-perfect dreams,but… Read more
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Take Back the Wheel: Reclaiming Your Power
debbie
“Don’t be mad if you hand over the steering wheel that is directing your path to health, happiness, and greatness.” — Debbie Rowland There was a time when I thought support looked like someone doing it with me. Holding my hand. Making the salad. Pouring the mocktail. Turning off the oven at 7:59 because I… Read more
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What’s in Your Trunk?
debbie
At book club the other night, we were knee-deep in conversation about The Nightingale whenthe subject of Vianne’s trunk came up. For those who’ve read the novel, you know what Imean—it wasn’t just luggage. It was her life’s story, packed tight in one stubborn,beloved container. Her son begged her to leave it behind, but she… Read more
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The Cake Comes First: Why I Matter More Than the Finish Line
debbie
By Debbie Rowland Last night, as I was climbing into bed after what felt like a small personal victory, I had a moment of honest reflection. You know the kind — the lights are out, the day has finally released you, and suddenly a question floats to the surface: Why am I even doing all… Read more
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Oops! I Accidentally Launched My Art Empire
debbie
Let’s set the scene. There I was, minding my own business, probably eating an apple or staring into my laptop, when BOOM — I clicked OK. Yes to selling my art. Yes to teaching classes. Yes to launching a website with analytics I don’t understand. Yes to everything… except the part where I actually had… Read more
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Know Your Worth and Hangout with People who value you!
debbie
I saw something on Facebook the other day that really stopped me in my tracks. It was about a bottle of water. In the grocery store, that same bottle of water might cost $1.At the gym? $2.In a hotel? $5.At the movie theater? $8. Same water. Same bottle.The only thing that changed was where it… Read more